Property selling guides
Practical, impartial guides to selling your home in Estonia — from choosing an agent to the costs of selling.
How to choose a real estate agent
A practical guide to choosing a good real estate agent to sell your home — what to ask, what to look for, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
How to sell an apartment in Estonia
Selling an apartment step by step: preparation, pricing, marketing, viewings, offers and the notarial transaction.
Selling an apartment: with an agent or yourself?
A comparison of selling with an agent versus selling yourself — the pros, cons and when each choice makes sense.
The cost of selling an apartment
What costs come with selling an apartment in Estonia — the notary fee, state fee, the agent's commission and possible income tax.
What to check when buying an apartment in Estonia
A buyer's checklist for Estonia — what to check in the building and apartment association, the flat itself, and the documents (Land Register, energy certificate, building register), to avoid costly surprises.
How to negotiate the property price in Estonia
How to make a well-grounded offer and negotiate the price on the Estonian market — what to base it on, where to find leverage, and which mistakes to avoid.
First-time home buyer's guide in Estonia
A step-by-step guide for first-time buyers in Estonia — down payment and the KredEx guarantee, budget, finding the right home, and the buying process from notary to the Land Register.
Getting ready for a mortgage in Estonia
How to prepare for a mortgage application in Estonia — the Bank of Estonia limits (down payment, DSTI, term), the KredEx guarantee, and comparing bank offers.
How to value your home
How to find the realistic market value of your apartment or house in Estonia — comparable listings, the factors that move the price, asking vs transaction price, and a free agent valuation.
What is a property valuation report (hindamisakt) and when do you need one
A hindamisakt (official valuation report) is a certified valuer’s signed assessment of a property’s market value. What it costs in Estonia, how long it takes, how long it stays valid, and who may issue one.
How to rent out an apartment in Estonia
A practical guide to letting your apartment in Estonia: setting the right rent, the agent fee, tenant screening, the rental contract, deposits and taxes.
The rental agreement in Estonia — what it must contain
What a residential rental agreement in Estonia should contain: rent and utilities, the deposit cap, fixed vs open-ended terms, termination and the handover act.
Tenant not paying rent — what to do in Estonia
A step-by-step guide when your tenant stops paying: communication, the written warning, the deposit, extraordinary termination and debt recovery.
Rent it out or sell?
How to decide between letting and selling an apartment in Estonia: rental yield, costs and vacancy, taxes, and when each option wins.
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